Homemade General Tso's Chicken With Red Chili Peppers
A spicy General Tso's chicken recipe based on an authentic Hunan preparation.
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Instructions
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Preheat oil in a wok to 350-360 F (175-180 C).
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Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes; combine with light soy sauce, egg, and pepper, then coat thoroughly with cornstarch.
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In a separate bowl, mix dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, rice wine, sugar, broth, ginger, garlic, and optional 2 teaspoons cornstarch; stir until sugar dissolves.
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Deep-fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes until crispy, then remove and drain.
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Drain and clean the wok, then heat 2 tablespoons of oil.
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Stir-fry green onions and dried chile peppers for approximately 30 seconds until aromatic.
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Return the fried chicken to the wok; stir-fry for about 1 minute until browned.
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Push the chicken to the wok's sides, re-stir the sauce, and pour it into the center.
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If cornstarch was added to the sauce, stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to thicken.
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Combine the chicken and sauce, cooking and stirring for another 2 minutes until the chicken is well coated.
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Serve immediately.